D'Aversa offers some practical advice for those looking ahead to life beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. If the author's prediction of a different life following the pandemic comes true, some people may be forced by circumstances to make changes. What will it cost financially and emotionally to relocate, find another home, new school, or work? The author offers some eye-opening facts for those whose first reaction is to move. Completing the exercises in the first section will likely help pandemic survivors discover who and what they most value in life.

The book also offers practical help in finding a new job or starting a business. For example, one should be prepared for who they might meet in casual settings. The text provides useful guidelines for resumes or creating an "Elevator Pitch" to market one's skills or abilities in the time it takes for the average elevator ride. The author seems especially skilled in helping young people begin a networking campaign or create the perfect resume. A detailed sample business plan is included for those who consider the pandemic as the right time to start a company. Some readers may also appreciate the guided meditations and relaxation exercises offered.

The best approaches for dealing with spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical life are covered throughout the rest of the book. Their inclusion is not surprising since D'Aversa is a life coach and pastor. Seamlessly, the author has repurposed existing material from earlier works and repackaged it with targeted new content. Helpful additions to the book are journal pages, a handy to-do list, and a list of resources. The author closes with words of encouragement: "It may be the ending of one chapter in your life, but it's a... new beginning in a brand new world."

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